From an Evolutionary Perspective, How Do Biology and Environment Influence

question 21

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary perspective, how do biology and environment influence pubertal development?

• A)Biological factors are the sole influence on development.
• B)Environmental factors are the sole influence on development.
• C)Biological factors influence the time of pubertal onset but environmental factors influence the rate of puberty.
• D)Biological and environmental factors interact to shape the onset and rate of puberty.

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